Special Rescue Teams

Japan is often hit by disaster. When tragedy strikes, special rescue teams swing into action. Japan's special rescue teams are among the world's best-equipped, best-trained, and most experienced. They have the capabilities to respond rapidly to any type of emergency. This time on Japanology Plus, we look at how special rescue teams save lives in Japan. Our expert guest, Masayuki Kikuchi, is a photojournalist with a special interest in crisis management. And in Plus One, Matt Alt to the rescue!